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Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission Minutes March 21, 2018 —Draft Minutes Page 12 of 17 491 Chair Holub commented the proclamation does not seem very contemporary. They need 492 to acknowledge past housing practices and address affordable housing. She feels more 493 work may need to be done on this. 494 495 Commissioner Carey stated this is an important proclamation because these issues are 496 part of Roseville's recent history. Some groups are currently having unfair housing 497 treatment. 498 499 The Commission agreed to keep it on the list of proclamations and reassign it to a new 500 Commissioner. 501 502 9. Older Americans Month—Commissioner Manke noted there will be a few changes but 503 would like to take a closer look at it. She inquired if it was a City or national 504 proclamation. 505 506 Ms. Olson stated she thinks it came from somewhere other than the City because it refers 507 to a theme of"Get into the Act". 508 509 10. Race Equality Week—Chair Holub reported this proclamation is very outdated and 510 unnecessarily broad. They have proclamations related to more specific racial groups and 511 this may not be needed. She found that the United Nations has an International Day for 512 the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which seems more contemporary and fitting. 513 514 Commissioner Carey noted having one day to eliminate disparities sounds more 515 appropriate and powerful than a week to promote equality. She inquired if this was a 516 band aid to cover groups that did not have a specific focus. 517 518 Commissioner Peterson agreed with Commissioner Carey. 519 520 Ms. Olson suggested they tie this into the GARE Equity Narrative which talks about how 521 City staff will promote racial equality in their processes and procedures. It could be a 522 one-time proclamation or ongoing. 523 524 The Commission agreed with Ms. Olson's idea and commented it is good to tie it back to 525 the City's current efforts. 526 527 11. Native American Month- Chair Holub reported she spoke with coworkers about this 528 proclamation. National Native American month is proclaimed by Congress, but nothing 529 is done for it in the Twin Cities. The community celebrates American Indian Month in 530 May and Indigenous People Day in October. She suggested the City consider either or 531 both celebrations as an alternative to Native American Month. This will honor the local 532 community more and Indigenous People Day is one that has been fought for. She 533 explained that American Indian Month is a community celebration and the Indigenous 534 People Day is about activism and commemoration. 535